The Master of Science in People Analytics at the Illinois Institute of Technology is designed for individuals aiming to lead in the human resources and data science sectors. You will delve into the complexities of human behavior and organizational effectiveness, mastering the techniques to curate, analyze, and interpret data for strategic decision-making. This postgraduate program equips you with a unique blend of industrial-organizational psychology principles and advanced data science methodologies, preparing you to address critical HR challenges like talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement.
This full-time, on-campus Masters program is structured over two years, integrating core courses in psychometric theory, personnel selection, and organizational psychology with essential statistics and data science subjects such as database organization, data mining, and machine learning. You will gain practical experience through a required internship and hands-on application of analytic methods throughout your coursework. Graduates will be prepared for impactful roles in people analytics, human resources, and data-driven organizational development.